Hellinsia scripta

(Hellinsia scripta)

Description

Hellinsia scripta is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in Costa Rica. The wingspan is 19‑22 mm. The forewings are bright yellow, with dark brown markings. The hindwings and fringes are white‑grey. Adults are on wing in February and July, at an altitude of 1,500 m. The larvae feed on Senecio species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Pterophoridae
Genus:Hellinsia
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